Crossword clue

“Hesitation sound across the pond”

This clue appeared as 34-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ERM
Letters3
Starts withE
Ends withM
Vowels1

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Apr 21, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hesitation sound across the pond” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 21, 2026 as 34-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hesitation sound across the pond” clue?+

The answer is ERM (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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